All Opportunities
Welcome to CSUN myMatador Scholarship Portal
How to Get Started
1
Sign in with your CSUN Portal (User ID & Password) and complete a General Application each academic year.
Unless otherwise noted, students in self-support programs are not eligible.
2
Review the Scholarships list (Recommended Scholarships are based on your student record and General Application).
3
Check eligibility and submit your application before each opportunity’s deadline.
4
Check back often! New opportunities are added throughout the year.
Important Information
- Application materials, including letters of recommendation, are due by the deadline noted within each opportunity.(Incomplete applications will not be considered.)
- All scholarships close at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on the noted deadline date.
Programs and Departments on this Site
- Matador Scholarship Program (MSP): Offers a broad range of merit- and need-based scholarship opportunities administered through the Financial Aid & Scholarship Department to recognize academic achievement and student engagement across the university.
- Northridge Scholarship Program (NSP): A university-wide initiative for undergraduate students that includes the GE Honors Rising Scholar Award, University Scholarship, and Presidential Scholarship, supporting academic excellence and leadership among Matadors.
- Departmental Scholarships: Administered through individual colleges and academic departments, these awards recognize outstanding achievement and commitment within specific disciplines and fields of study.
If you are receiving financial aid (including loans), your financial aid award(s) may be adjusted if you receive a scholarship that exceeds your total aid limit. Speak with a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours for a detailed overview of your individual situation.
GO MATADORS • GOOD LUCK!
| Award | Name | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 |
Alumni Prize for Undergraduates Research in Biology - Areas of ecology, evolution, ethology or systematics
Spring 2026: 2025 -2026 Academic Year Award
The Alumni Prize for...
|
Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Alumni Prize for Undergraduates Research in Biology - Areas of cellular, molecular, physiological, or developmental biology
Spring 2026: 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
The Alumni Prize for...
|
Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $2,000 |
Ian and Kathy Leslie Scholarship in Biology
Spring 2026: Current Academic Year Award
The Ian and Kathy Leslie...
|
Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $3,000 |
Alumni Association First Generation Scholarships
Fall 2026: 2026–2027 Academic Year Award
The goal of the Alumni...
|
Deadline03/15/2026 |
| $3,000 |
Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship
Fall 2026: 2026 -2027 Academic Year Award
This scholarship is presented...
|
Deadline03/15/2026 |
| $3,000 |
Alumni Association: Cindy and Dan Chernow Graduate Student Scholarship
Fall 2026: 2026 -2027 Academic Year Award
The goal of the Cindy and Dan...
|
Deadline03/15/2026 |
| Varies |
Noski Family Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
Chuck Noski received his B.S. degree in...
|
Deadline03/23/2026 |
| 2 Scholarships at $1,000 each |
Journalism Alumni Association Scholarship Program
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The CSUN Journalism Alumni Association...
|
Deadline03/27/2026 |
| Up to five (5) recipients will receive a minimum scholarship award of $2,000. |
CSU The Captain’s Foundation Scholarship for Continuing Avalon High School Alumni Scholarship
Academic Year 2026–2027 Award
The Captain’s Foundation Scholarship...
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Deadline04/17/2026 |